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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,359.68, 52,923.66 and 22,432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,359.68, 52,923.66 and 22,432.86 is: 30,949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,359.68 : 52,923.66 = 22,432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,359.68/52,923.66 = 22,432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,359.68x = 52,923.66 × 22,432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,359.68x = 1,187,229,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,229,055.47/38,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,949.92

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